Procurement Specialist

He angitūtanga : The opportunity

A well-managed Local Government is one of the seven priorities outlined in Auckland Council's Long-Term Plan (LTP) . Group Shared Services (GSS) has been identified as a key strategy to achieve this goal, ensuring consistent, high quality, customer-focussed shared services. Group Shared Services aims to integrate common functions across the council group, eliminating duplication and ensuring consistent, high-quality shared services.

We have an exciting Permanent Full-Time opportunity, for a proactive, analytical thinker to join the Operations & Technology Procurement team within Group Shared Services.

As a Procurement Specialist, you’ll support Category Leads in developing and executing category strategies, managing supplier relationships, and identifying cost-saving opportunities through strategic sourcing and negotiation. You will also be leading end-to-end procurement activities and projects. You’ll turn data into actionable insights to influence decision-making and help deliver best value-for-money outcomes that integrate sustainable and social procurement objectives.

This role is ideal for someone with a growth mindset who is adaptable, collaborative, and keen to contribute to a high-performing, influential procurement function. You’ll work closely with internal customers, co-located teams, and external suppliers to support a dynamic procurement environment.

This role will be based in our Albert Street office, Auckland CBD.

• This is a hybrid position

He kōrero mōu : About you

You’ll bring experience in procurement, business analysis, or commercial roles within large, complex, and potentially politically sensitive organisations.

What we’re looking for :

• Strong critical mindset, with experience interpreting data to generate insights that inform commercial and procurement decisions.
• Proficiency in Excel, Power BI, or similar analytical tools.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to communicate insights and influence stakeholders effectively.
• Procurement experience is an advantage but not essential; attitude, adaptability, and potential are highly valued.
• Understanding of sustainable and social procurement objectives is desirable.
• Tertiary qualification in procurement, business, or related discipline preferred.

This role offers the opportunity to grow your analytical and procurement expertise, contribute to strategic decision‑making, and deliver meaningful outcomes across Auckland Council Group.

At Auckland Council, you will join a dynamic, supportive environment where your mahi (work) will directly impact the lives of over 1.7 million Aucklanders. We offer flexible working conditions, a focus on well‑being, and a culture of continuous improvement.

We are proud to be recognised for our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. We are accredited by GenderTick, a signatory of the Pride Pledge. These commitments reflect our ongoing efforts to create a workplace where all staff feel valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.

Together, we can create a Tāmaki Makaurau we can all be proud of. As part of our organisation, please view a range of our : benefits.

Our employer Kiwisaver contribution is additional to base salary offered.

Please note : Qualification Checks will be conducted along with other relevant pre-employment checks required for employment with Auckland Council.

Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.

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